Singapore Daily Times, 29 November 1877
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Title Section12 1877-11-29 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 29tii NOVEMBER. 1877. No. 13,34012 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration458 1877-11-29 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Th t following are me dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers may Ye expected to airive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan- Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd >. 24th fith Feb. 7th Feb. 20th458 words
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Article149 1877-11-29 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomrd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Prlam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Obestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Tkucer. The Coy’s St< arners are despatt bed from Liveipool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai bemewurds for London every ten days, and have accou modatu n for149 words
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Article313 1877-11-29 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, .7 Tan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3} 30 1 Feb. I 3 Fe b 15 do 2g jo 1 March313 words
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98 1877-11-29 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore lor Malacca, l ei ang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. 8th. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. 5th. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March 5th. Sept.98 words
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189 1877-11-29 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. .The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving! Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The189 words
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733 1877-11-29 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now pl v between Singapore and Bats via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PA88AGE Money, FIRST CLASS. From Singapore to Batavia733 words
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Insurance.
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390 1877-11-29 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at 5sprem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this Company390 words
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Article71 1877-11-29 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery71 words
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97 1877-11-29 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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43 1877-11-29 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u.c43 words
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Article56 1877-11-29 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents; MARTIN, DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article41 1877-11-29 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)41 words
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43 1877-11-29 1 Capital 2,000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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184 1877-11-29 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 5‘ ni5 Es 1rcj Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Paid/up184 words
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64 1877-11-29 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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57 1877-11-29 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks j for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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86 1877-11-29 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant86 words
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Article28 1877-11-29 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (n. c.)28 words
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52 1877-11-29 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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43 1877-11-29 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 5 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)43 words
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93 1877-11-29 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge93 words
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49 1877-11-29 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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69 1877-11-29 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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81 1877-11-29 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for81 words
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56 1877-11-29 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave au addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.56 words
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219 1877-11-29 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. tainrun —Alexander Ronaldson,Esq Ft.- Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f50 West George 0laboow Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lohdow Street. t f Oriel Chambers, Literpool, Water Street.219 words
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102 1877-11-29 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Beimett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.102 words
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286 1877-11-29 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OPPICE IN INDIA—136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due286 words
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105 1877-11-29 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson Sl Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Ardre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcberu, A Co.) J. P. Buhm (Messrs. Holliday,Wise Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas, LayraikA Co.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.105 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-11-29 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appoint'd* A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this60 words
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Article135 1877-11-29 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Ooutrer, Esq. Thomas G. Bards;, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Boren. George Hibbert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,135 words
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63 1877-11-29 2 The N. I. S. N. Co., steamer ATJEH.’’ 1,509 tons register, will leave Batavia for above ports on 14tb December. The ATJEH will leave Singapore for Batavia during the first week in December. For Freight or passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO., Agents,63 words
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53 1877-11-29 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer BUSHEER,” will leave for above ports on Monday, 3rd December, at 3 p. m., from the Roads. For freight or passage, apply to, HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents B. T. S. N. Co., Ld. Singapore, 27th Nov. 1877,53 words
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Article84 1877-11-29 2 A Leture on behalf of the above Society, on The Romance of Chinese Social life,” will, by request, be delivered in the Town Hall on Monday, the 3id December, at 8 P. m. by N. B. D£nnyB Esq. Ph. D. The Lecture will be preceded and followed84 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, NOV. 29TH, 1877.
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Article178 1877-11-29 2 Singaporr 29th Nov., 1877. Gambier...,. 4.25. nominal Black Pepper....... 7.75 do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyne 21. Tin 19.85. 40s. Mule twist f yg. 31 lbs. Shirtings l.go. 7 do do 1.4*4. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do178 words
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Article137 1877-11-29 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Bulgaria. Advance ok Suleiman Pacha. London, 28 th November. —The army under the command of Suleiman Pacha is advancing on Metschka (a few miles to the westward of Pyrgos.) Servia. Proclamation ok Servian independence INMINENT. The Servian Militia has been ordered to137 words
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Article2717 1877-11-29 2 Tub further correspondence respecting Moar laid on the Council Table on Friday last, and which we published on Saturday last, is -very edifying reading indeed. It is to he presumed there will be no further instalment and that nothing more will be heard of the Moar scandal” until Her2,717 words
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Correspondence.
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140 1877-11-29 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Your correspondent, Mr. David Aitken, appears to be greatly exercised in mind with regard to the new building on the public green,” and writes in a spirit of much sorrow and distress. The building in its present140 words
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Article389 1877-11-29 3 ON THE HESPLANADE. To the Editor of the Daily Ti mcs. Honubed Sib, —It’s not often that the likes of me comes across a newspaper, but as I chanced to do so during the last few days, and see there that what you call a leading389 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement561 1877-11-29 2 NOTICE. The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore for the sale of the celebrated Champagne. Heidsieck A Co.. Monopol (China'. Specially prepared for the China market. They have just received a supply, which they offer at $2O per case of one doz. quarts, and $2l per case of two561 words
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Advertisement593 1877-11-29 2 CONSIGNEES WANTED.’ For the following goods ex Steamer PARSEE now lying at Tanjong Wharf at the expense and risk of whom it may concern. H T 1 3 cases in diamond tadiWna l 11 do f Merchandize. I in diamond J RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO., Agents. Singapore, 20th Nov., 1877.593 words
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Advertisement527 1877-11-29 2 GIN. Genuine Hol'ands of the famous Key Chop. A consignment just arrived. SYME St CO. Singapore, 23rd Nov., 1877. (1 m.) SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions from H. Huber. Esq., removing, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence. River Valley Road, on Saturday, Dec. 1st527 words
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Notices.
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Article52 1877-11-29 3 Per Banda. —From Sonrabaya on th« 28th Not., Mr. M. Ooster, 25 Chinese and natire8. Per Busheer. —From Calcutta Ac., Ac on the 29th Nov., Mr. De Guigne. Sister Ste. Mathilde, Mr. Mrs. Skinner, Revd. Mr. Gomes, Mr. L. Scheerder, 23 natives 1 and Mr. Wheldon deck. Per Africa.52 words
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Article100 1877-11-29 4 Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling always100 words
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239 1877-11-29 4 RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments ..f Netherlands India and South Australia. ThiR service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyage* performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Ratavta239 words
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43 1877-11-29 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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72 1877-11-29 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates <>f Premium current here. Forms,72 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article83 1877-11-29 3 Wednesday, 28th November. Spanish barque XV Marzo, 608 tons, Logrono commander, Cardiff 26tb March, consignees E. H. Hinnekindt. Dutch steamer Bandn, 697 tons, Boemir commander, Sourabaya 23rd Nov consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. Thursday. ‘29th November. French barque Cantabre, 336 tons, Bouye commander, Akyab 9th Nov., consignees E. A83 words
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Article25 1877-11-29 3 Wednesday, 28th November. British barque Carrizal, Organ, for London. British barque Mora, Yorker, for London. British steamer Priam, Butler, Penang A London.25 words
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Article1284 1877-11-29 3 I j I*l Date I I inn's Names < attains, i iag A Rig. of ab- Where From| Where Lying j 'onsigneks or Agents. Destination. j RIVALS j j MEN-OF-WAF. I Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str.... Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf FLN.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Hart1,284 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement525 1877-11-29 3 FOR SALE. 3 Steam Winches. 1 Patent Steam Windlass from Harfield A Co, Patentees. London. Steam Steering Gear. All those are complete and in perfect good order. For particulars, applv to JATMIE A CO. Singapore, 29th Oct., 1877. FOR SALE. An elegant Barouche, with all the latest improvements, quite new.525 words
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Advertisement224 1877-11-29 3 #l0tlCf9. FOR SALE. A small consignment of very choice Wines, in quarts and pints, comprising:— Sparkling Moselle, Champagne Gep d’Or,” (An excellent dry Wine.) And Sparkling Ehrenbreitstein. GUTHRIE CO. Sing pore, 13th Nov. 1877. to 13th Dec. CRANE A CO., Furnishers, Appraisers, Auctioneers and General Agents. Nos. 6 and 7224 words
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Advertisement246 1877-11-29 3 NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of Mr. William Burrow Haffenden. in the firm of Crane. Haffenden Si Co., ceased on the 30th September last. The business will, in future, be carried on by Mr. Henry Antonio Crane, under the style of CRANE A CO. Singapore. 13th Nov. 1877. to 13th246 words
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Advertisement195 1877-11-29 3 TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown fo Messrs. Chib Hok Sc Co., snitable for offices. POWELL Sc CO. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. NOTICE. The undersigned .offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals Sc Co., which have lately arrived from Hamburg, j These Pianos are well known195 words
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Docks.
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706 1877-11-29 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and706 words
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190 1877-11-29 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J fee; Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement22 1877-11-29 4 Robinson Co., hare this day opened out a choice assortment of their wellknown French Model Ladies’ Cashmere Boots. Singapore. 1st November, 1877.22 words
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Advertisement640 1877-11-29 4 Tailors a Special by h Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William P. C. Robinson, k. c.?m. o. Satle A Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLTON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers640 words
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Advertisement668 1877-11-29 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A 00. Milliners, Dbapebs, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for668 words
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Advertisement526 1877-11-29 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,526 words
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Advertisement723 1877-11-29 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses. Tumblers. Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of723 words
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Advertisement284 1877-11-29 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIERER CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret. After284 words
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